Agastheeswaram

Agastheeswaram

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Kanniyakumari
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population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 8978| population_density =
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Agastheeswaram is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Agastheeswaram had a population of 8978. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Agastheeswaram has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 50% of the males and 50% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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